: Improved wing flex animations and fixed negative altitude target values. Cessna 172
A notorious bug causing the simulator to crash when plugging or unplugging USB flight controllers mid-game was successfully resolved.
The centerpiece of this patch was a massive, free overhaul of Japan. Players received high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for six major cities, including .
: Restored the control sensitivity configuration screen, which previously failed to display curves correctly for flight sticks and yokes. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 patch 1.9.3.0
Improvements to systems and cockpit functionality.
Six Japanese airports, including Nagasaki and Shimojishima, were rebuilt from the ground up with meticulous detail.
Ground braking power was tweaked to provide more realistic braking distances. : Improved wing flex animations and fixed negative
Before this patch, certain mountainous regions and valleys in the U.S. suffered from low-resolution terrain data, leading to melting hills or inaccurate topography. Patch 1.9.3.0 introduced highly detailed digital elevation modeling across the country. This dramatically improved the fidelity of landmarks like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, and Mount Rainier, allowing VFR (Visual Flight Rules) pilots to navigate using real-world geographical cues accurately. New Handcrafted Airports and Points of Interest (POIs)
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: Detailed layouts for key locations such as Nagasaki Airport, Hachijojima Airport, and Kushiro Airport. : Enhanced the Manual Cache UI
: Manual modeling teams added detailed layouts for Málaga Airport (LEMG), Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (LFLC), and Bryant Army Airfield Heliport (PAFR).
: Enhanced the Manual Cache UI, making it easier for players to pre-download regional scenery and reduce live streaming bandwidth demands.
Patch 1.9.3.0 was a defining moment for MSFS 2020. It proved the developers were committed to a high-speed update cycle to address bugs while simultaneously delivering huge, high-quality, free content updates. The patch successfully brought the Japan region to life and provided a more stable foundation for pilots to explore.
Aircraft gyroscopic stability parameters were added to the Software Development Kit (SDK). 4. UI, Camera, and ATC Improvements
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Patch 1.9.3.0: Japan Arrives and Critical Fixes Land